OSHA Inspection: CYPRESS CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Apr 9, 2014

Abate by

Apr 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,650 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): "Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501(b):    a. On or about March 10, 2014 at the above addressed jobsite, employees performing carpentry operations on the second floor were exposed to falls of approximately 16.4 feet above the ground due to lack of fall protection.     b. On or about March 10, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite,  employees were performing residential construction operations next to window openings on the second floor that were 26-29 inches in height. Employees were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 18.5 feet above ground.       Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Apr 9, 2014

Abate by

Apr 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1)(ii): Stairways having four or more risers or rising more than 30 inches (76 cm), whichever is less, were not equipped with a stairrail system along each unprotected side or edge.     On or about March 10, 2014 at the above addressed jobsite, the stairway to the second floor was not protected with a stair rail system, thereby exposing employees to fall hazards.       Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).